HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.16.25 Kate Areias Public Comment_ FW_ I Know I’m Not The First EmailFrom:Clerk of the Board
To:Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan; Kimmelshue, Tod;
Kitts, Melissa; Krater, Sharleen; Little, Melissa; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney,
Kathleen; Teeter, Doug
Subject:Public Comment: FW: I Know I’m Not The First Email
Date:Monday, August 18, 2025 9:03:24 AM
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To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Subject: I Know I’m Not The First Email
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Dear Butte County Supervisors,
I’m sure after the news broke about your intentions to receive a 111% raise, this inbox has been flooding. I too am
among those wondering how that is justified.
I’d like to preface by saying that I am a proud conservative. I also support the men and women in blue, and Mr.
Durfee, thank you for your service in law enforcement. I have many personal friends who are cops and I’m very
grateful that they are tough enough to do a job that few people can.
Now let’s get to it. Unless I’m missing something, a raise is something that takes place for a job well done. With all
due respect, when our county looks like hell, no one should be getting any pats on the back. I’m a mom with young
children and I am always aware of the possibility that needles could be present when I take my kids to the park. Last
summer the creek was one of our favorite spots to spend time, and we all know that it ain’t shut down because of
some mysterious avian strain of poop. Bidwell park is what made me fall in love with Chico when I moved here
back in 2008. These days the very same park has prompted me to take the steps to obtain a CCW. Read that again.
I’m a mom who feels the need to pack heat just to take my kids out and feel safe in the daytime. As cool as I think
Doc Holliday was, I’m better at changing diapers than I am at fast draws.
What I see happening here is local politics taking a play out of the same book as all the big wigs in DC. People
lining their pockets not because they did anything to earn it, but because they could convince people that it makes
sense. That disappoints me; especially from the board members who I would think share the same values as me (no
offense Tami. And I know you voted against the increase.).
Thank you,
Kate Areias
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